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Hi everyone, it’s Leah here from Alma Dental Centre. I just wanted to give our patients an update regarding our recent renovations. Things are moving along smoothly and the end is finally in sight! Our projected date of return is July 20th. All the final touches are being completed and the technicians are working hard […]

Often dental clinics associate malformed, decayed, unhealthy teeth and gums with inadequate dental hygiene habits at home. However, we believe that if these problems are identified, and are otherwise unexplained, our dental staff can be alerted that there may be another disorder that is causing these symptoms to occur. Celiac disease is one example of […]

Athletics, adventure, age, and/or inconsistent personal dental care – there are many things that may have left you with a missing tooth (or teeth). There is also little else that can make you feel more self-conscious than an empty space where a big, bright, and complete smile should be. Thankfully in modern dentistry can provide patients […]

After a typical dental check up and cleaning, we provide all of our patients with guidance on daily preventative dental care. Much of the emphasis is placed upon regular brushing, flossing and special attention in tough to reach areas of the mouth. In our blog, we have written a lot about innovative dental hygiene products, […]

For the last year now we have been carefully (and excitedly) planning for the renovation of our dental clinic. Our goals are simple, modernize our facility to improve your care and dental experience. During renovations, we will be serving our patients out of our temporary location in the Willow Professional Building, 2525 Willow Street, entrance on southwest corner Willow St. (800 […]

2015 has arrived and with it a slew of New Year resolutions. Among the most popular of well-intended declarations is to take better care of one’s dental health. For typical Vancouver family household this resolution is one that may sweep across to include parents, toddlers, preschoolers, adolescents and teens alike. Thus, in the spirit of the […]

Preventative dentistry is a critical area of concern for our dental practice because the health of our mouth is closely linked to the health of the rest of our body. The ability to chew, the ordering and alignment of the teeth, the health of the gums and tooth structure has a strong relationship with our […]

Over the years we have found that many of our adult patients have wanted to correct their misaligned teeth, but metal braces are a deal breaker. Many are aware that Invisalign® offers a method of teeth straightening without braces, but they are still hesitant to take the first step. With that in mind, we created an informative article that breaks down the […]

Are fillings a thing of the past? In a previous article we shared the latest innovation in personal dental care, Kolibree, the world’s first Smart Toothbrush. Hot off its heels is another game-changer, … imagine a world without the much-maligned drill required to fix cavities. Well, this could quickly become a reality for our Point […]

Anxiety over wisdom teeth removal is normal. Worry over third molar, or wisdom teeth surgery is a common theme among patients, so we thought this story might be a helpful read if you are contemplating the procedure. Recently, we had a patient of Alma Dental Centre express concern over removing her wisdom teeth, which she affectionately […]

A big part of our practice at Alma Dental Centre is encouraging our patients to be consistent about daily preventative dental care – your dental health is highly linked to the rest of the health of your body. Electric toothbrushes have been around for a long time now (Waterpik being one of the biggest marketers), […]

Since whitening is such a big topic amongst patients, we thought we would let everyone know about the innovative Pola Office system. Pola offers a few options to patients who are looking for an advanced Tooth Whitening product like Zoom!; the options being either self-applied home kit, or dentist applied. Home Kits For home kits, there […]

At Alma Dental Centre, the most common question we get from patients with regards to cosmetic dental procedures is Teeth Whitening. Do my teeth need whitening? How long does it take? Is it safe? Are there any negative side effects from teeth whitening? How much does it cost? So we thought we would share a […]

That tension you are feeling in your jaw or head might not be caused by the stress of work, sports, term papers or exams. Most likely it is your wisdom teeth talking to you. These forgotten milestones usually make themselves known between the ages of 17 – 25, and if not dealt with, can cause all sorts of […]